Category: Eyewear Technology



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2015 Smith Photochromic Goggles

2015 Smith Photochromic Goggles are a premium offering with lens technology that virtually eliminates the need to swap lenses if you don’t want to! Smith Photochromic lenses automatically adjust tint to changing weather & light conditions allowing you to just enjoy the day without having to swap lenses due to a blue bird morning or grey afternoon. Smith Photochromic lenses are a technically superior product that deliver all of the performance & quality that Smith Optics is known for.  In the 2015 Smith Goggle Collection there are 4 different frames that use Photochromic Lens Technology- the Smith I/O7 Photochromic – Smith I/OX Photochromic – Smith I/O Photochromic & the popular womens specific Smith I/OS Photochromic.  Each of these frames come with an installed Red Sensor Photochromatic Lens with a VLT ( visible light transmission ) range of 20%-50% making them performance lens that works well in sunny, variable & low light conditions! In addtion, each of these frames also come with a bonus Blackout lens, for those days when you know it is going to be 100% sunny you can install the Blackout lens that has a VLT of 10% – the ultimate lens for sunniest of days.

Smith I/O7 Photochromic
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Smith I/O7 Photochromic

The Smith I/O7 Goggle is a brand new addition in the 2015 Smith Goggles collection that continues Smith Optics mission of revolutionizing goggles for skiing an snowboarding.  It was 7 years ago that Smith Goggles introduced the first rimless interchangeable goggles to the world, seven years of innovation & domination! The Smith I/O7 goggles are the next level in this evolution, if your looking for a premium product with performance technology & tons of style, look no further then the Smith I/O7.

Smith I/OX Photochromic
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Smith I/OX Photochromic

The 2015 Smith I/OX has proven its status as the biggest, baddest weapon in Smith Goggles interchangeable goggle arsenal offering superior fog prevention, peripheral vision, helmet compatibility and easy lens swapping!  With the Smith I/OX Photochromic goggles you literally go another level up with a lens that is at the top of the game & automatically adjusts tint to changing light conditions!

Smith I/O Photochromic
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Smith I/O Photochromic

The 2015 Smith I/O Photochromic is a industry leader in premium technology and style! When Smith Optics originally created this frame it was the first of it’s kind and revolutionized the goggle industry. Today, the 2015 Smith I/O is still leading the pack as one of the very best frames available period.

Smith I/OS Photochromic
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Smith I/OS Photochromic

The 2015 Smith I/OS Photochromic is the ultimate high end performance  goggle designed for women or men with a small to medium sized face.  The 2015 Smith I/OS is stacked with all the features, style & premium technical performance that Smith Optics is known for, and with a premium Photochromatic lens that changes tint on the fly, you simply can’t go wrong!

Visit Action Sport Optics for 2015 Smith Photochromic Goggles. At ASO we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics where we pride ourselves in great products from the leading brands, superior customer service, product knowledge & fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision!

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2015 Smith Goggles Archive Collection

The 2015 Smith Goggles Archive collection includes 3 of their most popular frames with archive graphics from Smith Optics history. Smith Archive goggles are a way for Smith to celebrate their colorful history on the leading products of today. The frames that are available with archive graphics are the Smith I/O Archive & Smith I/OX with throwback graphics from 1981 & the leading women specific frame the Smith I/OS Archive that relives 1991 in all of its neon glory!

Smith I/OX Archive Goggles
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Smith I/OX Archive
The 2015 Smith I/OX with throwback 1981 archive graphics is winning!! This frame has proven its status as the biggest, baddest weapon in Smith Goggles interchangeable goggle arsenal offering superior fog prevention, peripheral vision, helmet compatibility and easy lens swapping! The Smith I/OX Archive goggles are at the top of the game & come with a bonus ignitor lens.

Smith I/O Archive Goggles
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Smith I/O Archive

The Smith I/O Archive Goggles are 2015 Smith I/O frames with throwback graphics to circa 1981! When the Smith I/O frames first hit the market, Smith Optics revolutionized the goggle industry, and to this day the Smith I/O still remains as one of the very best industry leading goggles available period!

Smith I/OS Archive Goggles
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Smith I/OS Archive

The 2015 Smith I/OS with archive graphics is a 2015 Smith I/OS frame with throwback graphics from Smith Optics past! Designed to be unisex frame for medium to smaller faces the Smith I/OS Archive Goggle is stacked with all the features, style & premium technical performance that Smith Optics is known for.

Smith Optics is a leading supplier of the worlds best optics for skiing, snowboarding, and active lifestyle sunglasses. Smith Optics makes great days better, and for over 45 years has been the innovation leader with the single goal of making days on the mountain the best it can be.

Visit Action Sport Optics, for 2015 Smith Goggles with archive graphics. At ASO, we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics where we pride ourselves in great products from the leading brands, superior customer service, product knowledge & fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision!

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Dragon Transitions Lens

2015 Dragon GogglesThe Dragon Transitions Lens is a all new premium lens offering in the 2015 Dragon APX & Dragon APXS goggles series! The Dragon Transitions is an adaptive Shield that literally eliminates the need to swap lenses, this lens darkens or lightens in response to changing light conditions automatically. The Dragon Transitions Lens is color optimized to help improve visual performance, enhance contrast & increase depth perception. The Dragon Transitions Lens has a VLT ( Visible Light Transmission ) range of 33%-79%, this transition range allows performance in both sunny conditions & cloudy conditions.  In sunny conditions the lens will automatically darken & in lower light or snowy conditions the lens will automatically lighten and allow more light through delivering total optical clarity, a clear visual advantage!  With the Dragon Transitions Lens LESS IS MORE, by totally eliminating the goggle frame profile, the Dragon APX Transitions utilizes a Spherical injected Polycarbonate lens that delivers endless peripheral vision and the easiest lens interchangeability. The integrated dual lens ensures a sealed thermal boundary with a super anti fog formula that delivers endless fog free shred days with 100% protection against the suns harmful UVA UVB UVC Rays.Dragon Transitions LensTwo frames in the collection for winter 2014-15 offer the Transitions Lens, the 2015 Dragon APX Transitions & the 2015 Dragon APXS Transitions at a price of $299.95. This frame is one of the most premium products the industry has to offer. When the APX series of goggles was introduced to the market Dragon Goggles single handedly revolutionized the industry with technical performance, premium features & next level style!

Frameless Information:  The APX Series is a frameless design made of a flexible material that maintains its flexibility even in the coldest of temperatures – a custom fit for a variety of face shapes and sizes.  With premium features such as armored ventilation,  maximum peripheral vision & plush triple layer face foam w hypoallergenic micro fleece.  Armored ventilation promotes proper airflow to ensure no fogging issues and makes snow & ice easy to wipe off!! The triple layer face foam provides a custom & comfortable fit!
Dragon APX Transitions

APX Transitions Frame Measurements:  The 2015 Dragon APX is the larger size with a height of 101.6 mm & the width is 175mm.

APX Goggle Size APXS Transitions Frame Measurements: The 2015 Dragon APXS Goggle is 20% smaller with a height is 93mm & width of 166mm.
Dragon APXS Size Brand information:  Dragon Alliance is a leading eyewear brand in action sports and design some of the highest performance optical products for skiers, snowboarders, motocross, mountain bikers, and lifestyle sunglasses for the active lifestyle.  Since 1993 Dragon Alliance has continually introduced  high quality, functional, and stylish products to the market  used by top athletes in action sports. 2015 Dragon Goggles represent nothing but premium performance, materials, features &  tons of style.

Visit Action Sport Optics to learn more or purchase 2015 Dragon Goggles. At ASO we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics, we pride ourselves in great products from the leading brands, superior customer service, product knowledge & fast shipping! Eyewear is our vision.

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Spy Happy 20 Collection

The Spy Happy 20 Collection is a limited edition collection for summer 2014 that represents 3 new frames the Spy Heir, Spy Union & Spy Fore.  Spy Optics has been putting sunglasses & happy faces on people for 2 decades, and this collection is a nod to the history of Spy & the future in 1 package.  The Spy Happy 20 collection is produced with ECO friendliness in mind with 100 # recycled materials & bio degradable Plantate, combined with revolutionary lens technology that Spy is known for with the Spy Happy Lens.

The Spy Heir embodies a little fashion forward style and a concept that represents Spy Optics mission to do everything they want to do in their own way!
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Spy Heir The Spy Fore showcases 2 decades of Spy Optics style & technology! The Spy Fore Sunglasses are a timeless style that look good on most every face.
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Spy Fore The Spy Union is a stand out frame with a distinct style that stands the test of time, dedicated to innovation and good looks.
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Spy Happy 20Visit Action Sport Optics for the Spy Happy 20 Collection,  at ASO we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics & pride ourselves in great products from the leading brands, superior customer service & fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision!

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